{"id":4980,"date":"2026-01-29T11:35:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T19:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cityofpasadena.net\/transportation\/?page_id=4980"},"modified":"2026-02-23T14:36:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T22:36:23","slug":"lake-avenue-traffic-and-pedestrian-safety-enhancement-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cityofpasadena.net\/transportation\/transportation-improvements\/lake-avenue-traffic-and-pedestrian-safety-enhancement-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Avenue Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\"\"]North Lake Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the City of Pasadena and is heavily used by drivers, buses, and pedestrians, connecting North Pasadena and Altadena to central Pasadena, including the Interstate 210 Freeway and the Metro A Line. The corridor consists of two travel lanes in each direction, with a two-way left-turn lane or a raised median in the center. It carries an average weekday daily vehicle volume of around 36,800. A few intersections along the corridor are among those with the highest collision frequencies in the City of Pasadena.<\/p>\n<p>From 2020 through 2021, the City of Pasadena conducted a Safety Enhancement Corridor Study (Corridor Study) for North Lake Avenue, spanning from Mountain Street to Maple Street. The Corridor Study incorporated public and stakeholder input to evaluate safety and connectivity along Lake Avenue, resulting in the development of a concept design for community-supported improvements along the corridor. In 2023, the City was awarded an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 Grant to fund the final design and construction of the Project.<\/p>\n<p>The primary goal of this phase of the Lake Avenue Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Project (Project) is to re-engage the community and continue to build awareness and education around the Project. This phase of the Project also includes opportunities for the community to provide comments and for the City to share the Project\u2019s benefits, including how the corridor will be safer and more accessible for everyone, and to inform the community of the next steps leading into construction.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=\"project-map\"][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1769795768147{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\" el_class=\"card-header-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Project Map<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=\"4997\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\" style=\"vc_box_rounded\" onclick=\"custom_link\" img_link_target=\"_blank\" css=\"\" link=\"https:\/\/www.cityofpasadena.net\/transportation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/Lake-Avenue-Engagement-Project-Map.png\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_column_text]<section id=\"content-cards-552045\"><div class=\"card-deck mb-4\"><div class=\"card  bg-light border-0 layout-standard\"><h2 class=\"card-header bg-secondary border-0 text-white text-center\">Project Updates<\/h2><div class=\"card-body pb-3 overflow-auto\"><div class=\"cc-img-wrapper\"><\/div><!--\/cc-img-wrapper --><div class=\"card-block\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Subscribe to receive project updates<\/p>\n<div class=\"frm_forms  with_frm_style frm_style_cop-form-style\" id=\"frm_form_36_container\" data-token=\"5f0562c06b6de69b75f486d9de40d26e\">\n<form enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" method=\"post\" class=\"frm-show-form  frm_pro_form \" id=\"form_lake-avenue-traffic-and-pedestrian-safety-enhancement-updates\" data-token=\"5f0562c06b6de69b75f486d9de40d26e\">\n<div class=\"frm_form_fields \">\n<fieldset>\n<legend class=\"frm_screen_reader\">Lake Avenue Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Updates<\/legend>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"frm_fields_container\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"frm_action\" value=\"create\" 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name=\"ak_hp_textarea\" cols=\"45\" rows=\"8\" maxlength=\"100\"><\/textarea><\/label><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"ak_js_1\" name=\"ak_js\" value=\"191\"\/><script>\ndocument.getElementById( \"ak_js_1\" ).setAttribute( \"value\", ( new Date() ).getTime() );\n<\/script>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- \/.card-body--><\/div><!-- \/.card-block --><\/div><!-- \/.card --><\/section><!-- \/#content-cards -->[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\"\"]<section id=\"content-cards-138053\"><div class=\"card-deck mb-4\"><div class=\"card  bg-light border-0 layout-standard\"><h2 class=\"card-header bg-secondary border-0 text-white text-center\">Community Outreach<\/h2><div class=\"card-body pb-3 overflow-auto\"><div class=\"cc-img-wrapper\"><\/div><!--\/cc-img-wrapper --><div class=\"card-block\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Upcoming<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><!-- \/.card-body--><\/div><!-- \/.card-block --><\/div><!-- \/.card --><\/section><!-- \/#content-cards -->[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1769795397464{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}\" el_class=\"card-header-secondary mb-0\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Project Co-Benefits<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=\"5002\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\" css=\"\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=\"project-design\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"card-header-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Project Design<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"pb-4\"]In the initial Project phase from 2020 to 2021, community feedback guided the development of the \u00a0Conceptual Plan for the corridor as part of the Corridor Study. Multiple design options were evaluated and, after careful review, the proposed conceptual design was identified to move forward into final engineering and construction.<\/p>\n<p>The conceptual renderings below illustrate the proposed design. Existing conditions are shown along with the proposed improvements and enhancements. The Final Conceptual Plan also shows the City\u2019s planned improvements along the corridor, which can be found under \u201cProject Background\u201d below.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"text-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Villa Street \u2013 Conceptual Rendering<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_toggle color=\"#144185\" no_fill_content_area=\"true\" active_section=\"1\"][vc_tta_toggle_section section_index=\"1\" title=\"Existing\" tab_id=\"1769731299862-93547364-bc061769731542765\"][vc_single_image image=\"5025\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\" style=\"vc_box_rounded\" css=\"\"][\/vc_tta_toggle_section][vc_tta_toggle_section section_index=\"2\" title=\"Proposed\" tab_id=\"1769731299870-f67da30c-15691769731542765\"][vc_single_image image=\"5028\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\" style=\"vc_box_rounded\" css=\"\"][\/vc_tta_toggle_section][\/vc_tta_toggle][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"text-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Boylston Street \u2013 Conceptual Rendering<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_toggle color=\"#144185\" no_fill_content_area=\"true\" active_section=\"1\"][vc_tta_toggle_section section_index=\"1\" title=\"Existing\" tab_id=\"1769731299862-93547364-bc061769731546840\"][vc_single_image image=\"5031\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\" style=\"vc_box_rounded\" css=\"\"][\/vc_tta_toggle_section][vc_tta_toggle_section section_index=\"2\" title=\"Proposed\" tab_id=\"1769731299870-f67da30c-15691769731546840\"][vc_single_image image=\"5032\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\" style=\"vc_box_rounded\" css=\"\"][\/vc_tta_toggle_section][\/vc_tta_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"text-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Orange Grove Boulevard \u2013 Conceptual Rendering<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_toggle color=\"#144185\" no_fill_content_area=\"true\" active_section=\"1\"][vc_tta_toggle_section section_index=\"1\" title=\"Existing\" tab_id=\"1769793907024-5cdbabb9-178e\"][vc_single_image image=\"5041\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\" style=\"vc_box_rounded\" css=\"\"][\/vc_tta_toggle_section][vc_tta_toggle_section section_index=\"2\" title=\"Proposed\" tab_id=\"1769793907046-c1a0c650-047f\"][vc_single_image image=\"5042\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\" style=\"vc_box_rounded\" css=\"\"][\/vc_tta_toggle_section][\/vc_tta_toggle][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"text-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Santa Barbara Street \u2013 Conceptual Rendering<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_toggle color=\"#144185\" no_fill_content_area=\"true\" active_section=\"1\"][vc_tta_toggle_section section_index=\"1\" title=\"Existing\" tab_id=\"1769793907081-4861727c-635a\"][vc_single_image image=\"5043\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\" style=\"vc_box_rounded\" css=\"\"][\/vc_tta_toggle_section][vc_tta_toggle_section section_index=\"2\" title=\"Proposed\" tab_id=\"1769793907097-6d8c7c67-fa11\"][vc_single_image image=\"5044\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\" style=\"vc_box_rounded\" css=\"\"][\/vc_tta_toggle_section][\/vc_tta_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=\"project-learning-hub\"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"card-header-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Project Learning Hub<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"p-2\"]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Traffic and Pedestrian Treatments and How They Improve Safety and Roadway Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_cta h2=\"Crosswalk Advanced Stop Bars\" h2_font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:center\" h2_google_fonts=\"font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal\" style=\"outline\" color=\"blue\" css=\"\" use_custom_fonts_h2=\"true\"]Advanced stop bars are painted white lines on the road set back from a crosswalk to instruct drivers to stop a safe distance in front of the crosswalks. Crosswalk Advanced Stop Bars can help increase pedestrian visibility.[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=\"Raised Medians\" h2_font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:center\" h2_google_fonts=\"font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal\" style=\"outline\" color=\"blue\" css=\"\" use_custom_fonts_h2=\"true\"]Raised medians are traffic calming devices, as they visually narrow the street, encouraging slower vehicular travel and providing a place of refuge for pedestrian crossing. The raised median also prohibits left-turns into businesses where it may impact traffic flow on North Lake Avenue.[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=\"Curb Extension\/Bulbout\" h2_font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:center\" h2_google_fonts=\"font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal\" style=\"outline\" color=\"blue\" css=\"\" use_custom_fonts_h2=\"true\"]A bulbout is an extension of the sidewalk that visually and physically narrows the roadway, shortening crossings distances and improving pedestrian safety. Curb extensions\/bulbout also increase space available for street furniture, amenities, and landscaping.[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_cta h2=\"High Visibility Crosswalks\" h2_font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:center\" h2_google_fonts=\"font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal\" style=\"outline\" color=\"blue\" css=\"\" use_custom_fonts_h2=\"true\"]Crosswalk visibility enhancements help make crosswalks and\/or pedestrians more visible.[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=\"Sidewalk Widening\" h2_font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:center\" h2_google_fonts=\"font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal\" style=\"outline\" color=\"blue\" css=\"\" use_custom_fonts_h2=\"true\"]Widening the sidewalk promotes opportunities for the residents to actively connect with their communities, create safer pedestrian environments, and produce healthier neighborhoods.[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=\"Curb Ramp\" h2_font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:center\" h2_google_fonts=\"font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal\" style=\"outline\" color=\"blue\" css=\"\" use_custom_fonts_h2=\"true\"]A curb ramp is a sloped area that cuts through a curb, creating a gradual path of pedestrians to transition between a sidewalk and a street. Curb ramps must be compliant with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirements include level landings at the top and bottom of the ramp and detectable warning surfaces to alert visually impaired pedestrians.[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_cta h2=\"Upgrades to Bus Zones\" h2_font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:center\" h2_google_fonts=\"font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal\" style=\"outline\" color=\"blue\" css=\"\" use_custom_fonts_h2=\"true\"]Upgrades to bus zones ,to increase comfort for riders by providing amenities that improve the transit experience.[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=\"Leading Pedestrian Interval\" h2_font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:center\" h2_google_fonts=\"font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal\" style=\"outline\" color=\"blue\" css=\"\" use_custom_fonts_h2=\"true\"]Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gives pedestrians a 3-7 second head start to cross an intersection<\/li>\n<li>Increases visibility and gives pedestrians priority crossing in the intersection<\/li>\n<li>Enhances safety for pedestrians who may be slower crossing the intersection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=\"Travel Lane Narrowing\" h2_font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:center\" h2_google_fonts=\"font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal\" style=\"outline\" color=\"blue\" css=\"\" use_custom_fonts_h2=\"true\"]Narrowing travel lanes, widening sidewalks, implementing high visibility crosswalks, and using curb extensions help enhance traffic and pedestrian safety. Narrower lanes may reduce vehicle speeds, which may reduce pedestrian-related collision severity. While the travel lanes are proposed to be narrowed, the same number of lanes will be maintained.[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=\"yes\" el_id=\"project-learning-hub\"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\"\"]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crosswalk Advanced Stop Bars <\/strong>\u2013 Advanced stop bars are painted white lines on the road set back from a crosswalk to instruct drivers to stop a safe distance in front of the crosswalks. Crosswalk Advanced Stop Bars can help increase pedestrian visibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Curb Extension\/Bulbout<\/strong> \u2013 A bulbout is an extension of the sidewalk that visually and physically narrows the roadway, shortening crossings distances and improving pedestrian safety. Curb extensions\/bulbout also increase space available for street furniture, amenities, and landscaping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Curb Ramp <\/strong>\u2013 A curb ramp is a sloped area that cuts through a curb, creating a gradual path of pedestrians to transition between a sidewalk and a street. Curb ramps must be compliant with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requirements include level landings at the top and bottom of the ramp and detectable warning surfaces to alert visually impaired pedestrians.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronic No-Right-Turn Sign<\/strong> \u2013 For a few seconds at a time, you will see a sign flashing the symbol for \u201cno right turn\u201d at the intersection. It can be used to restrict vehicles making right-turns at red when pedestrians and cyclists receive the walk signal. It can also be used to restrict vehicles making right-turns at red when the opposing left-turn traffic has the right-of-way. It helps reduce conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles at a busy intersection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Visibility Crosswalks<\/strong> \u2013 Crosswalk visibility enhancements help make crosswalks and\/or pedestrians more visible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leading Pedestrian Interval<\/strong> \u2013 Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI):\n<ul>\n<li>Gives pedestrians a 3-7 second head start to cross an intersection<\/li>\n<li>Increases visibility and gives pedestrians priority crossing in the intersection<\/li>\n<li>Enhances safety for pedestrians who may be slower crossing the intersection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raised medians \u2013 <\/strong>Raised medians are traffic calming devices, as they visually narrow the street, encouraging slower vehicular travel and providing a place of refuge for pedestrian crossing. The raised median also prohibits left-turns into businesses where it may impact traffic flow on North Lake Avenue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sidewalk Widening<\/strong> \u2013 Widening the sidewalk promotes opportunities for the residents to actively connect with their communities, create safer pedestrian environments, and produce healthier neighborhoods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Lane Narrowing<\/strong>\u2014 Narrowing travel lanes, widening sidewalks, implementing high visibility crosswalks, and using curb extensions help enhance traffic and pedestrian safety. Narrower lanes may reduce vehicle speeds, which may reduce pedestrian-related collision severity. While the travel lanes are proposed to be narrowed, the same number of lanes will be maintained.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upgrades to Bus Zones<\/strong> \u2013 Upgrades to bus zones ,to increase comfort for riders by providing amenities that improve the transit experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"card-header-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Anticipated Outreach Timeline<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=\"5007\" img_size=\"full\" add_caption=\"yes\" alignment=\"center\" style=\"vc_box_rounded\" css=\"\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=\"project-background\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"card-header-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Project Background<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=\"\"]The North Lake Avenue Safety Enhancement Corridor Study (Corridor Study), which took place during 2020-2021, was programmed by the City of Pasadena to focus on enhancing traffic and pedestrian safety along North Lake Avenue between Maple and Mountain Streets, a 0.6-mile-long corridor. The focus of the Corridor Study was to identify concerns and opportunities to enhance traffic and walkability along the corridor.\u00a0The Project team analyzed existing conditions of the corridor, including examining and analyzing roadway characteristics, traffic volumes, and collisions, and conducted robust community engagement and outreach to drive the study findings. Pasadena stakeholders had multiple opportunities to share their concerns about traffic safety, voice their desired improvements, and provide feedback on the concept designs.<\/p>\n<p>Public engagement included a survey, a community workshop, and three virtual concept design workshops. The Corridor Study incorporated public and stakeholder input to evaluate safety and connectivity along Lake Avenue, resulting in the development of a concept design for community-supported improvements along the corridor.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"In 2023, the City was awarded an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 Grant to fund the final design and construction of the Project, as shown in the below graphic.\"]In 2023, the City was awarded an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 Grant to fund the final design and construction of the Project, as shown in the below graphic.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"alert alert-info\"]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Use tools <i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right\"><\/i> to zoom and pan map for more detail or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofpasadena.net\/transportation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/Lake-Avenue-Enhancement-Project-Plans.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">open in a separate window<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\"\"][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"d-none\"]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1s09jNvR_NFWTyCC2XwBr_qp1pFdy_jNl\/preview\" width=\"100%\" height=\"560\"><\/iframe>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=\"yes\"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\"\"]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; border: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tQ4K61MbMk2NDMPkqDWEDIe_YjvQZnkk\/preview\" width=\"100%\" height=\"800px\"><\/iframe>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"card-header-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Current Conditions<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"alert alert-info\"]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The below aerial video shows the current conditions of the Project corridor<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1159909071\/9434b9b024?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci\" align=\"center\" css=\"\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"card-header-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Department Lead and Funding<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\"\"]Caltrans administers competitive statewide grant programs, such as the Active Transportation Program (ATP), to fund projects that improve walking, biking, and other alternative mobility modes across the state. \u00a0In 2023, the City of Pasadena Department of Transportation (DOT) was awarded an ATP Cycle 6 Grant for $9.9 million to fund the final design and construction of the Project.\u00a0The ATP increases the use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking, and improves safety and mobility for non-motorized users, helps regional agencies achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals, enhances public health, ensures that disadvantaged communities fully share in program benefits, and provides a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users. For more information regarding the ATP, please go to <a href=\"https:\/\/dot.ca.gov\/programs\/local-assistance\/fed-and-state-programs\/active-transportation-program\/cycle6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Active Transportation Program (ATP) - Cycles 1-6 | Caltrans<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"card-header-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Community Outreach Activities and Meetings<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=\"\"]The City of Pasadena is committed to community collaboration and will provide multiple opportunities for engagement throughout this phase of the Project. Opportunities will be posted here on how to participate in the Lake Avenue Traffic and Safety Enhancement Project. Stay updated by subscribing to Project updates and checking the Project website.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\"\" el_class=\"text-secondary\"]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">FAQs<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=\"h6\" style=\"outline\" color=\"blue\" c_icon=\"chevron\" active_section=\"100\" collapsible_all=\"true\"][vc_tta_section title=\"What are the goals of this current phase of the Project?\" tab_id=\"faq1\"][vc_column_text css=\"\"]The primary goal of this phase of the Lake Avenue Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Project (Project) is to re-engage the community and continue to build awareness and education around the Project. This phase of the Project also includes opportunities for the community to provide comments and for the City to share the Project\u2019s benefits, including how the corridor will be safer and more accessible for all everyone, and to inform the community of the next steps leading into construction.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What type of community outreach was done to assess the desires and needs of residents?\" tab_id=\"faq2\"][vc_column_text css=\"\"]During the development of the Corridor Study during 2020-2021, the City and Project Team engaged with Pasadena stakeholders to understand concerns about traffic safety and create a platform for the community to voice their desired improvements and provide feedback on the concept designs.<\/p>\n<p>Public engagement included a survey, a community workshop, and three virtual concept design workshops.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What type of community outreach will occur as part of this phase of the Project?\" tab_id=\"faq3\"][vc_column_text css=\"\"]The City will provide several opportunities for the community to learn about the project and stay involved throughout the Project. Stay tuned for more information and details!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Educational Campaign:<\/strong> A multimedia campaign will bring project information to the community through a social media campaign and temporary signage along the corridor with digital tools like QR codes that link to Project website..<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pop-Up Events:<\/strong> The City will host a number of interactive pop-up events along the corridor. Pop-up events aim to engage the local business, community, and general public through partnerships and collaborations. These casual, on-the-ground activities will \u201cmeet people where they are\u201d and give residents a chance to learn more about the Project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interested Parties Outreach: <\/strong>The City will engage with key interested parties who are directly adjacent to the corridor and\/or have a direct stake in the project to understand concerns, answer questions, and share project updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Can community input impact and change the final design of this Project?\" tab_id=\"faq4\"][vc_column_text css=\"\"]The core design for the Project has already been established and approved as part of the City\u2019s successful application of State funding through the Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 grant. Because this grant award is tied to the concept design (which was ultimately shaped by community feedback) that was submitted, the fundamental aspects of the project cannot be changed at this stage.<\/p>\n<p>However, the City values community participation and has built-in opportunities during this phase to continue to increase project awareness and transparency of the process. This phase will also keep the public informed on next steps as the Project moves into construction.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"When is construction anticipated to start on the Project?\" tab_id=\"faq5\"][vc_column_text css=\"\"]The Project\u2019s final design is anticipated to be completed in 2026, incorporating technical studies and community feedback where appropriate. Following final design, the Project is scheduled to move into construction beginning in 2027, bringing long-planned safety improvements and enhancements to the corridor.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"How does this Project relate to other ongoing City projects?\" tab_id=\"faq6\"][vc_column_text css=\"\"]This Project is being closely coordinated with several ongoing studies across the City of Pasadena\u2019s various departments. While each project has its own goals and timeline, City departments are working collaboratively to ensure that planning, design, and community engagement efforts are connected across initiatives. This coordination helps to avoid duplication of efforts, support consistent recommendations, and ensures that improvements along Lake Avenue fit within broader neighborhood- and corridor-level priorities. 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